New Believer’s

From the day you were born, you have been on a quest. You have been searching for something more, because deep down inside, you have a sense that life must have some kind of meaning and purpose beyond mere existence. Maybe you’ve even wondered if you’re the only person who feels this way.

You aren’t. Deep down inside, we are all searching.

Whether you are young or old, rich or poor, healthy or sick, male or female—you were designed to know God in a deep and personal way. You were made to have a relationship with God, through His Son, Jesus Christ.

How do you start a relationship with God?

Realize that you are a sinner.No matter how good a life we try to live, we still fall miserably short of being a good person. That is because we are all sinners. We all fall short of God’s desire for us to be holy. The Bible says, “No one is good—not even one” (Romans 3:10 NLT). This is because we can not become who we are supposed to be without Jesus Christ.

Recognize that Jesus Christ died on the cross for you.The Bible tells us, “But God showed His great love for us by sending Christ to die for us while were still sinners” (Romans 5:8 NLT). This is the Good News, that God loves us so much that He sent His only Son to die in our place when we least deserved it.

Repent of your sin.The Bible tells us, “Repent of your sins and turn to God, so that your sins may be wiped away” (Acts 3:19 NLT). The word repent means to change our direction in life. Instead of running from God, we can run toward Him.

Receive Jesus Christ into your life.Becoming a Christian is not merely believing some creed or going to church on Sunday. It is having Christ Himself take residence in your life and heart. Jesus said, “Behold, I stand at the door [of your life] and knock. If anyone hears My voice and opens the door, I will come in. . .” (Revelation 3:20 NKJV).

If you would like to have a relationship with Christ, simply pray this prayer and mean it in your heart.

Dear Lord Jesus, I know I am a sinner. I believe You died for my sins. Right now, I turn from my sins and open the door of my heart and life. I confess You as my personal Lord and Savior. Thank You for saving me. Amen.

If you just prayed that prayer and meant it, Jesus Christ has now taken residence in your heart! Your decision to follow Christ means God has forgiven you and that you will spend eternity in heaven. The Bible tells us, “If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins and cleanse us from all unrighteousness” (1 John 1:9 NKJV).

To put your faith in action, and grow in your relationship with God, here are some important first steps:

Read the Bible

Pray to God

Go to church

Tell others about Christ

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In Spirit & Truth Listeners…

I really love your teaching, especially your Bible Prophecy updates, and I listen to some of your sermons as well. God speaks through you sir and it's wonderful.

Listening to the Prophecy Update has confirmed many of the things that the LORD has been speaking to me about the times in which we live.

Fantastic and to the point. Clear, concise, easy to follow teaching. Thank you again...and MARANATHA!!! ;-)

Thanks Pastor JD, I'm very glad that God is raising up Arab men in the service of Jesus Christ.

I look forward to this every week. Such a blessing to have these updates and teachings. God bless.

Pastor J.D. Farag...

Pastor J.D. is the founding pastor of Calvary Chapel Kaneohe located in Hawaii on the Windward side of the Island of Oahu, where he has been serving as Senior Pastor since February of 2005. Pastor J.D., and his wife Kellie, have been married for 24 years, and have three children.